Japanese word

キューバ

Pronunciation

Romajikyūba

Meaning

  • nounCuba

Example

キューバの音楽が好きです。kyū ba no on gaku ga su ki de su

I like Cuban music.

Illustration for キューバ (Cuba)

More examples

いつかキューバを訪れてみたいです。i tsu ka kyū ba o otozu re te mi ta i de su

I would like to visit Cuba someday.

Common phrases

  • キューバに行くkyū ba ni i ku

    go to Cuba

  • キューバの音楽kyū ba no on gaku

    Cuban music

Definition in Japanese

カリブ海の西インド諸島にある共和国。ka ri bu kai no nishi i n do sho tō ni a ru kyō wa koku

Word origin

The name キューバ (Kyūba) comes through Spanish Cuba; its deeper origin is often linked to a Taíno word, but that connection is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In English, Cuba names the country, while Cuban describes its people, culture, or things from the country, as in Cuban music.

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